1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.0L Petrol · K378 AOB
1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Jun 1993. Recorded mileage 136,256 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K378 AOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 136,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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K378 AOB Mileage History
- 04/02/2023113,834 mi
- 31/01/2024121,760 mi+7,926 mi
- 04/04/2025132,642 mi+10,882 mi
- 15/04/2025132,658 mi+16 mi
- 20/03/2026136,256 mi+3,598 mi
Average of roughly 7,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K378 AOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (K378 AOB) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and arm distorted (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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